Not Forsaken Ministries Podcast

We grew up watching “The Ten Commandments” and reading the story of Exodus, and a lot of us walked away with the same impression: that is a lot of judgment simply for not letting the people go. But when you read the plagues in their Ancient Near East context, a very different story emerges. In Part 2 of our series on the polemics of the Bible, we go deeper into the book of Exodus and discover that...

Have you ever heard someone claim the Bible just borrowed its creation and flood stories from older ancient Near East myths? In this episode, Andy unpacks what scholars call polemical theology, the deliberate strategy biblical writers used to take familiar ANE concepts and reorient them entirely around Yahweh, the one true God. We compare the Genesis creation account with the Babylonian Enuma Elis...

Did God harden Pharaoh’s heart, or did Pharaoh harden his own? The answer, surprisingly, is yes to both. And understanding how that works might change the way you read the entire book of Exodus. In this episode, we tackle one of the most controversial passages in the New Testament: Romans 9:13-18. Paul’s words about God showing mercy to some and hardening others have troubled Christians for centur...

An intro to a short study on Romans 9 that focuses on Paul’s use of the Old Testament. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.notforsaken.us

This podcast is adapted from a sermon I preached in May of 2025 on the sin of pride. While we might be familiar with the sin, we are probably not as familiar with the Scripture discussed in this episode. This episode also lays the groundwork for future episodes of the podcast that build off of the Scipture covered. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...

What does a guy with five college majors, a failed video game idea, and a custom apparel company have to do with biblical ministry? More than you’d think. In this first episode, Andy introduces himself and the story behind Not Forsaken Ministries. This is a journey that winds through Hurricane Harvey, the loss of his father, a string of careers he never planned, and a moment of complete surrender...